The importance of indigenous knowledge
This week’s Farmer story from Eswatini underlines the importance of protecting key elements of the environment, in this case wetlands. […]
Farm Radio Resource Pack #114
Last week, Farm Radio International published its latest Farm Radio Resource Pack – #114! This Pack features ten items—three Broadcaster […]
Nigeria: Farmers dry tomatoes to reduce post-harvest losses
It’s almost eight o’clock on a sunny Monday morning and the temperature is 42 degrees. Kulu Abdullah leaves her house […]
Practical Action’s methods for preserving fresh foods
Practical Action is a UK-based NGO that provides practical information on a variety of topics that are useful for people […]
Farmers adopt eco-friendly, zero-energy storage technique for vegetables in northern Ghana
Many African countries have closed or restricted access to fresh food markets as part of their response to COVID-19. Yet […]
Burkina Faso: Government measures impact agrifood businesses
It’s a morning in late April and workers, most of them women, have left the factory. But there is none […]
Senegal: Female entrepreneur makes improved storage containers with plastic waste
When N’déye Marie Aïda Ndiéguène became a civil engineer, she dreamt of tangible solutions. This dream became a reality in […]
Nigeria: Transporting tomatoes in plastic crates improves shelf life—and farmer income
It’s Friday around six o’clock in the morning and Hajiya Tabawa Hamza has just finished harvesting tomatoes. The middle-aged widow […]
Nigeria: Sorting, grading, and adding value increases potato farmers’ income
It’s a bright and slightly chilly morning. James Obadiah is standing in his potato farm, appreciating how beautiful and healthy […]
Packed and ready to go: Good quality packaging and handling boosts income from tomato sales
Two of this week’s Farmer stories highlight parts of the value chain for tomatoes: production and transportation. This week’s Script […]